Orthodox plaintiff says manager of fast-food restaurant in Longwood violated his religious freedom when he told him he wouln't get the job unless he shaved

At meeting on religious freedom launched by Pompeo, Jeffrey Myers says hatred will only end when 'leaders at all levels of government model the behaviors we deem societal norms'

Biggest rise in limitations during 2007-2017 was in Europe, with clampdowns on religious dress; European Jewish and Muslim groups complain of attempts to criminalize circumcision

The headscarf debate polarizes Iranians at a time when the country is buckling under unprecedented US sanctions

Foreign Ministry official admits Washington 'doesn't always get it completely right,' concedes 'challenges' with Jewish denominations, 'significant hiccups' vis-a-vis Christians

Under previous rules, military funerals could only be presided over by Orthodox rabbis; new regulations to be rolled out in coming months

Measure, which also includes Muslim veils, applies to police officers, judges, lawyers, prison guards and teachers; opponents say it impacts religious freedoms